Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: May 23, 2023

Kansas Department of Transportation

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Kansas Department of Transportation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Garnett, District Four

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $53,414.40 - $57,429.00
• Hourly Pay Range: $25.68 - $27.61

Employment Benefits:

• Educational Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Family Oriented Work Environment
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This position is located in Garnett within District Four. This position exists to assist the construction engineer in the management of the construction office by supervising the technical staff, serving as a project manager on construction projects; assigning personnel to projects; and ensuring that surveys, testing procedures, documentation, and other inspection duties are properly carried out and completed.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the construction engineer in the management of the construction office by supervising the technical staff.
• Serves as the project manager in charge of complex construction projects.
• Prepare work schedules for subordinate technicians to observe the contractor's operations to ensure compliance w/contract provisions, standard specifications, plans, etc. This includes testing of all materials such as aggregates, bituminous mixtures, concrete mixtures, and soils.
• Schedules and provides oversight and indirect supervision over consultant inspectors on these projects. Makes determination on the charges of working days and represents KDOT in all project-related meetings and conferences.
• Responsible for the preparation of field-designed projects such as 1R projects, bridge set-aside projects, culvert set-aside projects, and 3R modifications.
• Assigns subordinate technicians to this work.

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Qualifications:

Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in engineering technical support. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Experience in specific areas of construction such as surveying, inspection, testing and drafting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer experience in software programs such as MicroStation and Geopak.
• Organizational & supervisory experience for planning, organizing, & coordinating a large group of technicians.
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively, both orally & in writing in order to establish & maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret & explain applicable complex regulations, statutes, plans, specs, & administrative functions.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Status.aspx.
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Shawn Keeling
• Email: kdothqjobs@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-8206

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts (if substituting education)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.